As stern a test as they could get at this point in the Big Ten schedule, the Buckeyes and Landon Beidelschies (above) go on the road to Nebraska to take on the 20-6 Huskers.
Chip Kelly's experience and offensive genius label will serve the Buckeyes well if his leadership can make the Ohio State running game relevant again and the foundation to an explosive and high-scoring offense.
It really comes as no surprise...Fort Loramie's Carla Siegel and Russia's Spencer Cordonnier reprise history as our Press Pros area basketball coaches of the year.
It's hard to win when you only get three hits and your freshman pitchers battle the batting order and the strike zone. Both gave rise to the Buckeyes dropping the series finale to Purdue.
Hero's welcome....Left fielder Trey Lipsey is engulfed at home plate following his walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to beat Purdue. The Buckeyes secured the series with a 12-10 win and seek the sweep on Sunday.